SLACAL Launches Executive Forum Featuring Discussion with Lloyd's Americas President Marc Lipman
The Surplus Line Association of California (SLACAL) has launched its first episode in the Executive Forum video series, featuring a conversation between SLACAL CEO Benjamin McKay and Lloyd’s Americas President Marc Lipman. The discussion covers wildfire risk, artificial intelligence, new capital sources, and evolving insurance coverage for California residents and businesses. Moderated by David Kodama Jr., the session explores how emerging risks like AI and data centers are reshaping traditional insurance models. It also highlights the role of surplus lines in providing innovative solutions to complex challenges such as wildfires and earthquakes through products developed at Lloyd's Lab. The conversation addresses misconceptions about surplus lines, emphasizing its importance beyond being a
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